How do you get into ASPIRA Charter School - Early College High School?

Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.

Does ASPIRA Charter School - Early College High School have a ranking?

No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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ASPIRA Charter School - Early College High School

3986 W BARRY AVE · 279 students · grades 9-12

By the numbers

Graduate in 4 years

91%

district 86% (+6)

Enroll in college

42%

district 65% (-24)

CPS status

Not Applicable

district accountability

CPS publishes no school ranking — it retired its 1+/1/2+ levels — so these sit beside the district average rather than a position in a list.

About ASPIRA - EARLY COLLEGE HS

ASPIRA Early College High School is focused on providing a high quality education to our students. We are a comprehensive early college 4 year high school. We take pride in our positive school culture and our strong curriculum that aims to prepare all students to be successful in any college or career. We also have a Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit Program which our students attend to Northeastern Illinois University and Wilbur Wright College while they are in High School. We also offer AP courses that allow students to earn up to two years of college credit at not cost. We also have a successful art program. To know more about what our students, teachers, and parents do in our community school,visit our website at https://aec.aspirail.org/

3986 W BARRY AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · 7732431626

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get into ASPIRA Charter School - Early College High School?: Apply through GoCPS by November 13. Check the school's own page for the programs it offers and whether any require the HSAT, an audition or an information session.
Does ASPIRA Charter School - Early College High School have a ranking?: No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

Closest other high schools

YCCS-ASPIRA,Antonia Pantoja Alternative HS · 0.1 mi
ASPIRA Business and Finance · 0.5 mi
Intrinsic Charter School · 0.7 mi
Carl Schurz High School · 0.8 mi
Kelvyn Park High School · 0.8 mi
Disney II Magnet High School · 1.1 mi

School facts, graduation and college-enrollment rates come from the City of Chicago open data portal, refreshed 2026-09-12. The official source of truth for admissions is cps.edu/gocps.

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